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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $128 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.5 - 3.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $128, while a flight costs an average of $508.
Distance: 920 miles (1481 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$508 Average price | $128 Average price Cheapest | $392 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 25h 55m Average total duration 25h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.4 - 8.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Amsterdam:
A bus is $380 (€318) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Amsterdam costing on average $508 (€425).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 55m.
You'll arrive about 13h 29m sooner (4h 53m by flight vs 18h 22m by car). Tickets start at around $508 (€425) compared to roughly $392 (€328) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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How to get from Madrid to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3162 · 16636:35 PM25h24Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:59 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$811One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 3162 · 16636:35 PM25h24Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:59 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$811One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL15006:00 AM2h25Madrid Barajas Airport8:25 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4061One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 4004 · 16573:30 PM24h40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:10 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$961One-way1 transfer
- 3160 · 162510:30 PM25h25Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:55 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1171One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM32h05Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses7:40 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$1911One-way2 transfers
LH4163 · LH42022:55 PM5h25Madrid Barajas Airport8:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2701One-way1 transfer- LH4163+
LH23102:55 PM7h00Madrid Barajas Airport9:55 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2701One-way1 transfer - LH4165+LH23047:00 AM8h00Madrid Barajas Airport3:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2701One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Madrid to Amsterdam
The journey from Madrid to Amsterdam is popular with travelers for both business and leisure. Buses and flights travel regularly from Madrid to Amsterdam every day of the week. Key departure points in Madrid include the Madrid Barajas airport, and the Estacion Sur De Autobuses bus station.
Buses from Madrid to Amsterdam | Flights from Madrid to Amsterdam
Madrid to Amsterdam Travel Comparison
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Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€142 |
26:15 h |
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€145 |
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What is the best way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam?
Cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam. Buses traveling from Madrid to Amsterdam depart from Madrid's Avenida de América or Estación Sur bus stations. The bus trip lasts at least 26 hours and 15 minutes, and requires a change in Paris. At least two buses travel from Madrid to Amsterdam everyday, typically departing in the afteroon around 4 pm and 7 pm. This bus route is operated by Eurolines.
Fastest way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam
Flying is the fastest way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam. Flights depart from either Madrid's Barajas airport and arrive at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport. Direct flights only last 2 hours and 30 minutes while some airlines offer cheap flights with a layoff. Airlines that travel from Madrid to Amsterdam include Iberia, Air Europa, and KLM. Over 15 direct flights travel from Madrid to Amsterdam every day.
Most popular way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam
Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Madrid to Amsterdam. Catching a quick and direct flight from Madrid is much quicker than spending over 24 hours in a bus. The convenient public transportation options from Madrid and Amsterdam's airports to their respective city centers also help reduce the total travel time. The cost of traveling from Madrid to Amsterdam by plane can be reduced significantly if you book your tickets further in advance.
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Amsterdam:
A bus is $380 (€318) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Amsterdam costing on average $508 (€425).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 25h 55m.
- Around 57 flights per day.
- Around 23 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, asl airlines, KLM Cityhopper, KM Malta Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Qatar Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane, Air Europa, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Air Serbia, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, ITA, TAP Portugal to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 11 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, Iberia, CitizenPlane, Air Europa, KLM.
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